Write a paragraph about a memory from your past.
Include: ·A title and good format (indent, double space) ·A topic sentence that tells the reader your main idea and grabs the attention of the reader (a hook) ·Details that tell what happened in time order (4 or more sentences) ·A concluding sentence that tells: –what you learned (the lesson) –OR what advice you have for other people in the same situation –OR how you feel about the situation now –OR how the event changed you or your life –OR what you will do in the future if something similar happens again
Possible topic sentences for students to consider:
•One of the funniest memories I have happened when … •A very _ thing happened to me on my first … •One time my friends (or family) and I had a(n) experience … •My trip to was very …. •One of the most enjoyable times I have ever had was the time I … •My scariest experience happened when … My most embarrassing experience happened when … Sample Paragraph: Maria Rosas ESL Level 5
Oct. 30, 2008 My Worst Vacation My worst vacation was last year.I went to Chicago to visit a friend.We had plans to visit many places, but on the first day I was there, I fell down on an icy sidewalk and broke my foot.My friend called an ambulance, and I went to the hospital.I spent the rest of the vacation in the hospital.If you ever visit Chicago in the winter, be careful when you walk on the sidewalks.
My Experience/ Memory
My experience / memory happened _ ago in/at . I was with _ / alone. First, …. Then / Later, …. Finally, …. In conclusion, I learned that …/ if this ever happens to you, … if this ever happens to me again, I will… / now I feel …/ if you ever… / my advice to other people in this situation is …
When did your experience happen?
Where did the event happen?
Who were you with?
What happened?
What did you learn?
What advice do you have for other people in the same situation?
How do you feel now about the event?How did the event change you or your life?
What will you do in the future is this ever happens again?
Presentations
9/14 – 9/17
Paragraph writing: Narrative
Write a paragraph about a memory from your past.
Include:
· A title and good format (indent, double space)
· A topic sentence that tells the reader your main idea and grabs the attention of the reader (a hook)
· Details that tell what happened in time order (4 or more sentences)
· A concluding sentence that tells:
– what you learned (the lesson)
– OR what advice you have for other people in the same situation
– OR how you feel about the situation now
– OR how the event changed you or your life
– OR what you will do in the future if something similar happens again
Possible topic sentences for students to consider:
• One of the funniest memories I have happened when …
• A very _ thing happened to me on my first …
• One time my friends (or family) and I had a(n) experience …
• My trip to was very ….
• One of the most enjoyable times I have ever had was the time I …
• My scariest experience happened when …
My most embarrassing experience happened when …
Sample Paragraph:
Maria Rosas
ESL Level 5
Oct. 30, 2008
My Worst Vacation
My worst vacation was last year. I went to Chicago to visit a friend. We had plans to visit many places, but on the first day I was there, I fell down on an icy sidewalk and broke my foot. My friend called an ambulance, and I went to the hospital. I spent the rest of the vacation in the hospital. If you ever visit Chicago in the winter, be careful when you walk on the sidewalks.
See samples of former Level 5 students
(heading)
My Experience/ Memory
My experience / memory happened _ ago in/at . I was with _ / alone. First, …. Then / Later, …. Finally, …. In conclusion, I learned that …/ if this ever happens to you, … if this ever happens to me again, I will… / now I feel …/ if you ever… / my advice to other people in this situation is …